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The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC
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Insights Articles
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“Cheap is not enough” – finding value in a muted market
European smaller companies valuations sit at historic lows. Finding investment value in a market like this requires a different approach...
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The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC: Half-Year Results
Fund Manager, Ollie Beckett, discusses the half-year results for The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT), including: how the Trust performed over the period; where he, and the team, have found opportunities in the market; and provides his outlook for European small cap.
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Why 2024 could be European small caps’ time to shine
With European small cap valuations reaching historic lows, this point in the economic cycle could be ideal for stock-pickers focusing on high-quality growth stocks.
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Uncovering innovation in Europe: The European Smaller Companies Trust
When searching for innovative investment ideas, investors often expect to have to look to the US or Asia. However, smaller European companies are paving the way in some niches, and at relatively low valuations to boot.
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The European Smaller Companies Trust plc: Full-Year Results 2023
Portfolio Manager, Ollie Beckett, discusses the full-year results for The European Smaller Companies Trust (ESCT) including performance attribution over the course of the year, changes to the portfolio and his outlook for the year ahead.